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South Kensington, MD
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South Kensington, MD
At a Glance
How South Kensington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Kensington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is South Kensington a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
South Kensington residents earn a median household income of $193,793 , which is 158% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $86,841. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Kensington is $905,000 , 221% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $793,313. Median rent is $3,141/month, with 42.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
South Kensington reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
82.7% of adults in South Kensington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (145% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Kensington has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.